Octava
girl nameOctava entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1237 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1237
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1469 |
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1920s | #4391 |
| 1930s | #4331 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Octava are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Octava alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Octava in 2025?
- Octava is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Octava most popular?
- Octava peaked in 1894, reaching #1237 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Octava with classmates?
- Octava will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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